Menorah Medical Center

Accidental drowning is the third leading cause of death in those under 19 and the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4. Fortunately, drowning is preventable, says Dr. Denise Miller with Menorah ...

In some cases, the total lack of insulin leads to a condition called
ketoacidosis
. When you do not have enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise. Yet, that sugar cannot enter the body’s cells to generate energy. In response, the body starts breaking down stored fat for energy. The by-products of fat breakdown are called ketone bodies. These ketone bodies are composed of acids that build up in the blood and cause ketoacidosis.

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